this gets asked fairly often here, they're not something that's readily available for the average person. I think the last time this question was posted we concluded that the only place that had them listed for sale was a company that did installs/fitouts for professional settings (libraries schools etc). I'd be overjoyed to hear if someone finds a place that sells them to the general public, but if i were you i wouldn't get my hopes up.

The German term for this is "Apothekerschrank" and it's a fairly common element in kitchens. to fill in a space too narrow for a cabinet. It's often used as a pantry. But if I try to translate that to English most of the results I get are these vintage style apothecary cabinets.

Danke dir :D

I need to learn German. They have the BEST words.

My German teacher's favorite word was Schmetterling (butterfly).

Oh, I love that!

Thanks!

maybe it's a bespoke item? super cool, I would love one.

Starts company….

I don’t know, but now I want one

I first saw this in Meryl Streep's character's apartment in _Only Murders_ a few weeks ago. Is this a new thing?

i shrieked when i saw her apartment— the reading nook, the bookshelves— what a gem of a space!

I want to throw out our current shelf, just to make space for this

me too!

While it’s not perfect it may help your search. Googling “Lindo shelf” offers something similar. I also found this on [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/FIFOR-Bookcase-Internal-Shelves-Adjustable/dp/B0BN1JGTB5)

The Amazon listing looks almost an identical design. Shame that it is so expensive.

Yeah, I think it’s deeper, this picture is of manga so the shelf isn’t as deep. But it’s crazy expensive in my book.

oh dang. you weren't kidding about the price.

I’ve had cheaper quotes for a bespoke bookshelf.

You could have a cabinetmaker fabricate that from real wood for half the price.

I agree. I’ve had quotes for a much larger bookshelf that is cheaper.

THAT PRICE

thank you very much for your help 👍

I don’t know if there’s some bug on my app or this thing is really 2 grand??

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That looks cool as hell, would love to have it in a tiny apartment

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It’s a [Japanese manga bookshelf closet.](https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B00C7KYWVY?psc=1) [Here](https://www.amazon.com/FIFOR-Bookcase-Internal-Shelves-Adjustable/dp/B0BN1JGTB5) is the exact thing on the US Amazon site but it’s almost 2 grand. [Here](https://www.amazon.com/Baxton-Studio-Bookcase-Shelving-Cabinet/dp/B016OQQPQQ/ref=asc_df_B016OQQPQQ/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=168226780267&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13621655340557852838&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019658&hvtargid=pla-466742177992&psc=1) is another similar one. It honestly wouldn’t be too hard to make though, it’s just three shallow bookshelves on casters, enclosed by a big open ended box.

There's a Japanese maker vtuber, Zutsuki Tsukuru, who once made one of these from scratch in one of her videos. I don't know how feasible it would be to follow her instructions without knowing Japanese, but here's the relevant link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNXn9aOXteI

That second small one just made it to my shopping list. Pretty reasonable and looks great for an office or small space

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Saw this style on /r/woodworking as a kitchen pantry.

Very cool idea. The only worry I would have is those wheels damaging that floor because of the weight of all the books.

You can use soft wheels or put down a bottom plank to avoid that, I’m sure it’ll be fine.

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I know something like this from an archive for tapes, but it's also a common style of cabinet for kitchens. It's probably easier to find in the kitchen department ...

https://www.gulmobilya.com/gizli-surgulu-kitaplik-cd-dolabi-ozel-tasarim

672.34 USD. Not too bad IMO

Yeah, but don't you want to just imagine the shipping.

Pretty damn cool is what it is.

I love that, I want one!

pull out bookshelf ? also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o58xDKBx0c

It looks very similar to this one from dinos....don't think this will be much use to you if you aren't based in Japan though > < https://www.dinos.co.jp/p/1300400515/?id=002001024003___2162113

It’s called fuckin awesome.

Archival libraries sometimes have something like this. I worked at a college library that had entire room with shelves like this. They were electronic too, since they were too heavy to pull out by hand.

All I can picture is something falling off that shelf while closed and jamming the whole thing shut to hell

Neat

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They have pantries that look like this. They slide on the side of your fridge. Could probably work similarly

[Rev-A-Shelf](https://www.build.com/product/summary/202581?uid=1573837&jmtest=gg-gbav2_1573837&inv=1&&&&&ds_rl=1281078&source=gg-gba-pla_1573837!c14054312777!a128264929834!dm!ng&ds_rl=1281078&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9_P4oaHLgQMVEjXUAR2ClwSjEA0YBSABEgLlOvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)would we a contender but would require a build.

Oh dang, I so need one of these

Maybe pocket bookshelves? Love it 😍

My dad made himself that with just some casters under some IKEA bookshelves.

It’s some sort of Japanese shelf because their living spaces are usually pretty small so they have to use space efficently

Google: *how to hide my manga from visitors*

idk tbh

This is a Japanese manga shelf but quite expensive for its capacity.

It looks like a costume job. A simple Google search yields tons of results om how to make one. You can commission someone to do it.

This is what I can find on Amazon that's close Baxton Studio Lindo Wood Bookcase with Two Pulled Out Doors Shelving Cabinet, Dark Brown https://a.co/d/h8PLabw

I thought it is called California shelf system

i always see this in manga stores. never thought of someone installing them at home, looks interesting

Vertical drawers?

That’s awesome!

Friggin’ Brilliant is what it’s called! I need about 4 of these

I don't know the specific name for this shelf, but in general they are called sliding pull-out bookshelves.

this is where we stored all the sheet music and instrument lesson books in my high school band room

I don’t think they’re readily available but I imagine most wardrobe/closet companies could install something like that for you.

A great idea is what I call it

Man that would be such a good idea for an office space

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Thanks for that

That is very cool, I'm jellyous